For Immediate Release:  October 17, 2020

On October 13, 2020, two men were arrested and a quantity of heroin recovered by detectives investigating complaints of drug activity.

At 11:51 am, detectives of the Special Investigations Section conducted a motor vehicle stop in reference to an active investigation into the distribution of narcotics in the beach block of St. James Place.  Detectives had received complaints that Robert Taylor was selling drugs on the block.  During the stop, Taylor and Thomas Faulkner were arrested after detectives located 1,201 bags of heroin in the vehicle. 

ARRESTED:  Robert Taylor, 40, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), possession with intent to distribute CDS, possession with intent to distribute CDS within 1,000 feet of a school zone, possession with intent to distribute CDS within 500 feet of a public zone, and contempt of court.

Taylor was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

ARRESTED:  Thomas Faulkner, 43, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), possession with intent to distribute CDS, possession with intent to distribute CDS within 1,000 feet of a school zone, and possession with intent to distribute CDS within 500 feet of a public zone.

Faulkner was released on a summons with a future court date. 

Anyone with information about the distribution of narcotics is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Special Investigations Section at 609-347-5858.  Information can be text to tip411 (847411).  Begin the text with ACPD.  All texts are anonymous.

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